Synonyms
Examples of exception in a Sentence
There will be no exceptions to this rule.
I take strong exception to your assessment of his singing ability.
Recent Examples on the Web
The justices, however, would not enumerate which complications the exception did encompass.
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Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2024
One of the few exceptions is when ordering Thai, Cambodian, Szechuan, or Indian food, because the aromatic and slightly sweet nature of Riesling acts as a perfect foil for the spiciness of these dishes.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024
Yes, there were exceptions — there are always exceptions — but the numbers, both as percentages and in absolute terms, do not lie.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
However, to use that exception, a police or medical report, court record or other documentation would need to be provided showing evidence of the crime.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2024
Annual coal exports from the Port of Baltimore have typically hovered around 20 million short tons over the past five years, with a notable exception occurring in 2020 due to the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Other historical exceptions have included capybara in Venezuela, muskrat in Michigan, and beaver in Quebec.
—Shane Mitchell, Saveur, 28 Mar. 2024
The ballot referral would outline exceptions for mandatory voting at the polls.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 28 Mar. 2024
The Esch Sheds Not a lot of monster bucks come out of Idaho, but the Esch sheds are an exception.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 27 Mar. 2024
Stephania Taladrid, The New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2024
One of the few exceptions is when ordering Thai, Cambodian, Szechuan, or Indian food, because the aromatic and slightly sweet nature of Riesling acts as a perfect foil for the spiciness of these dishes.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2024
Yes, there were exceptions — there are always exceptions — but the numbers, both as percentages and in absolute terms, do not lie.
—Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 3 Apr. 2024
However, to use that exception, a police or medical report, court record or other documentation would need to be provided showing evidence of the crime.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2024
Annual coal exports from the Port of Baltimore have typically hovered around 20 million short tons over the past five years, with a notable exception occurring in 2020 due to the global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Other historical exceptions have included capybara in Venezuela, muskrat in Michigan, and beaver in Quebec.
—Shane Mitchell, Saveur, 28 Mar. 2024
The ballot referral would outline exceptions for mandatory voting at the polls.
—Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 28 Mar. 2024
The Esch Sheds Not a lot of monster bucks come out of Idaho, but the Esch sheds are an exception.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Exception.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exception. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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exception
noun
ex·cep·tion
ik-ˈsep-shən 
1
: the act of excepting : exclusion
it's all here, with the exception of the sweater
2
: a case where a rule does not apply
we'll make an exception this time
3
: an objection or a ground for objection
took exception to the remark
Legal Definition
exception
noun
ex·cep·tion
1
: something that is excepted or excluded
especially
: a situation to which a rule does not apply
the Supreme Court shall have appellate jurisdiction, both as to law and fact, with such exceptions, and under such regulations as the Congress shall make —U.S. Constitution art. III
U.S. Constitution art. III 2
: an act of excepting
especially
: exclusion of a section of real property from a conveyance compare reservation
3
: a usually written objection especially to a judge's ruling
filed an exception raising a question regarding jury instructions
—used especially in equity proceedings
see also bill of exceptions at bill sense 3a
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